Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJECLThis workbook has been specifically written...(+)
Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJECLThis workbook has been specifically written to improve theory comprehension among students requiring a basic knowledge of the subject.Starting with the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm this workbook steadily progresses to a range of applications including key signatures scales chords and modulation.There are a number of tasks in each chapter including practical aural and written exercises based on rock pop jazz and classical music. Many of the exercises can also be explored using music technology software.This workbook is aimed at students wanting a firm grounding in music theory to GCSE level and alsocandidates preparing for early grade exams in music theory.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.
First writing skills for musicians. This book has been designed to help the begi...(+)
First writing skills for musicians. This book has been designed to help the beginner student to read and write commonly used musical symbols, providing a firm grounding in notation from which to progress onto Trinity?s Theory of Music Workbook Grade 1.
There is ample opportunity to practise each element throughout this workbook, with symbols often explored in more than one way to build deeper understanding and to consolidate the learning.
?Did you know'?, ?Handy tip? and ?Remember? boxes give advice along the way, encouraging the development of good musical handwriting habits. After completing the exercises in this book, students are sure to feel confident when they begin studying for their first Theory of Music exam.
Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJEC The AS Music Literacy Workbook will develop...(+)
Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJEC The AS Music Literacy Workbook will develop students??? notational skills to the level necessary to succeed in the exam.This workbook explains the notation of a wide variety of instrumental techniques and includes a whole chapter devoted to score reading.Students will be able to read and understand any classical jazz pop or guitar scores they might come across during their AS studies and beyond.The workbook emphasises learning by doing. It includes numerous scorereading exercises based on jazz and classical music which encourage students to cross-reference their knowledge. The workbook builds towards aseries of exercises and model answers allowing students to check their work.This workbook is tailor made for anyone wanting to develop a grounding in music theory to AS level but is also a refreshing new resource for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.
The new series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to t...(+)
The new series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to the Associated Board's higher-grade theory examinations from 1999 upwards.Theory Workbook Grade 6 describes the nature of the questions set on theory papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. A step-by-step guide is given to answering the questions on harmony and melodic composition and suggested answers and responses are analysed. Several samples round off these chapters providing ample opportunity for the student to put theory into practice immediately. the context questions are prefaced by an introduction outlining the knowledge tested in the exam; thesechapters contain a total of twelve sample extracts each accompanied by many relevant questions with answers given at the back of the book.This workbook focuses precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 6 and will provide candidates with the tools to approach the paper positively and sit it successfully.
The new series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to t...(+)
The new series of Theory Workbooks is designed to provide a practical guide to the Associated Board's higher-grade theory examinations from 1999 upwards.Theory Workbook Grade 7 describes the nature of the questions set on theory papers for the grade and explains clearly how to tackle them. A step-by-step guide is given to answering the questions on harmony and melodic composition and suggested answers and responses are analysed. Several samples round off these chapters providing ample opportunity for the student to put theory into practice immediately. the context questions are prefaced by an introduction outlining the knowledge tested in the exam; thesechapters contain a total of twelve sample extracts each accompanied by many relevant questions with answers given at the back of the book.This workbook focuses precisely on the skills and knowledge needed at Grade 7 and will provide candidates with the tools to approach the paper positively and sit it successfully.